'The Vampire Diaries' and more TV shows that went on after a main character left

Shelley Long starred as Diane Chambers on "Cheers" until 1987. After controversy and reported tension with Ted Danson on set became too much, she left to further pursue her movie career. Without her, "Cheers" ran for another six seasons, with Kirstie Alley joining the cast as the new female lead.

Shelley Long starred as Diane Chambers on "Cheers" until 1987. After controversy and reported tension with Ted Danson on set became too much, she left to further pursue her movie career. Without her, "Cheers" ran for another six seasons, with Kirstie Alley joining the cast as the new female lead.